- #1 Sentinel 4: Dark Star
97% matchMostly Positive79% of 63 reviews2015
Dev: Origin8 Technologies Ltd
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Want a tactical and strategic tower defense challenge that's packed with options and upgrades? Take command of the dropship Sentinel and do battle across a vibrant sci-fi world.
Why similar: Strategy 46.7%, Tower Defense 34.9%, Indie 18.4%
- #2 Prophour23
96% matchMixed69% of 77 reviews2014
Dev: The Secret Pie
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Prophour23 is a fast-paced, replayable real-time strategy. It's designed for short, quick plays. A single playthrough will take you about 15 minutes, if you're good. But the next one will be different. And another one as well.
Why similar: Tower Defense 44.9%, Strategy 37%, Action 9.1%, Indie 9%
- #3 Abyss Raiders: Uncharted
94% matchMixed42% of 175 reviews2015
Dev: DarkStar GamesPub: Conglomerate 5
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Abyss Raiders: Uncharted is an action tower defence game, set in a future where robots are the dominant species in the universe. You will need to survive waves of fierce enemies whilst searching for the ancient ruins that have the power to prevent the second apocalypse.
Why similar: Strategy 43.8%, Tower Defense 33.1%, Action 12.8%, Indie 10.2%
- #4 Selknam Defense
94% matchMixed42% of 57 reviews2014
Windows · Mac
Median: 30 minMean: 1.7 hrs≥1hr: 33%
Selknam Defense is more than an exceptional strategy game. It’s a gateway to the past that puts a nation’s destiny into your control. Do you have the skills to alter history and save the Selknam?
Why similar: Tower Defense 46.5%, Strategy 33.1%, Indie 12.6%, Action 7.8%
- #5 Defense Zone 3 Ultra HD
91% matchMostly Positive80% of 504 reviews2016
Dev: Artem Kotov
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 7.1 hrsMean: 32.1 hrs≥1hr: 71%
The sequel to the hit strategy game, with new weapons, landscapes, and options.
Why similar: Strategy 38.5%, Tower Defense 32.5%, Action 16%, Indie 13.1%
- #6 Power of Defense
93% matchMostly Negative24% of 42 reviews2010
Dev: 4sdk
Windows · Mac
Median: 48 minMean: 11.5 hrs≥1hr: 44%
Power Of Defense provides a new strategy and defense mix game experience. Defend your world from upcoming evil and oil-smelling robots. They come from the platform between both parallel universes you have to fight on by producing own robots to send them back to their native world.
Why similar: Strategy 50.1%, Tower Defense 31.7%, Indie 18.2%
- #7 Alien Robot Monsters
89% matchVery Positive85% of 124 reviews2015
Dev: Kraftix Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 7.0 hrsMean: 11.9 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Epic sci-fi tower defense action with 16-bit era look and feel, pitching your colonists against an almost endless horde of hostile alien robots who strongly oppose your attempts of colonizing their planet! Deluxe version includes the soundtrack!
Why similar: Strategy 35.7%, Tower Defense 34.7%, Action 16.1%, Indie 13.4%
- #8 Commando Jack
90% matchMixed50% of 557 reviews2014
Dev: Colossal GamesPub: KISS ltd
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 94%
A Tower Defence game, that actually allows you to sit inside the turret and come face-to-face with the enemies! Addictive strategy - action game, with loads of shooting and explosions! Nearing 2 MILLION DOWNLOADS!
Why similar: Strategy 40.5%, Tower Defense 33.3%, Action 14.4%, Indie 11.8%
- #9 Tiny Toyfare
89% matchMostly Positive76% of 45 reviews2017
Dev: Super Suite Studios
Windows
Tiny Toyfare is a Tower Defense/FPS hybrid with a focus on strategic calm followed by twitch action. Construct powerful towers, recruit adorable squads and fight off the Dino invasion!
Why similar: Tower Defense 35.6%, Strategy 34.6%, Action 15.6%, Indie 14.2%
- #10 Artificial Defense
87% matchVery Positive82% of 210 reviews2016
Dev: Thiemo Bolder, ONEMANGAMES
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Artificial Defense is a one man made, real time strategy game combining orbital shooter and tower defense components within an electrifying, virtual reality setting. You are the machine, a mighty computer-system defending its servers against swarms of intruding creeps.
Why similar: Strategy 41.5%, Tower Defense 24.6%, Action 17.2%, Indie 16.7%
- #11 Ancient Tower
86% match3 user reviews33% of 3 reviews2018
Dev: Carlo Monzini
Windows · Mac
The monsters are coming to invade our kingdom. Can you help our guild to stop them? Play it BEAUTIFULLY: the ultimate tower defense game has finally arrived. An epic guild of epic Heroes, dozens of angry monsters, amazing powers, golems, a lot of different and unique colorful levels is what is waiting for you in Ancient Tower.
Why similar: Strategy 33.3%, Tower Defense 31.3%, Action 22.2%, Indie 13.1%
- #12 War Heroes: Invasion
86% matchMixed58% of 38 reviews2018
Dev: Hammerson Games
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 98%
Mighty towers, powerful explosions, epic battles - all these and much more awaits you in this one of the best Tower Defense games. Evil tanks, warplanes, mortar men and machine-gunners are ready to attack the land of civilians. Take the challenge and commence the battle!
Why similar: Strategy 44.8%, Tower Defense 29.5%, Indie 17.6%, Action 8.1%
- #13 Tiestru
88% matchMostly Negative28% of 47 reviews2014
Dev: Warlock Arts
Windows
Median: 12 minMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 20%
Tiestru offers a new perspective to strategy games. The player has control all over the map and defines his strategy with the structures that he builds. Each structure, each connection, each location offer new and enhanced powers. In this deep and complex game everything is up to you! Define your strategy!
Why similar: Tower Defense 36.3%, Strategy 33.8%, Action 16.6%, Indie 13.3%
- #14 Zone 10
84% matchPositive89% of 19 reviews2019
Dev: Core Reaction Studios
Windows
Take command of your faction's only Starbase in Zone 10. In this innovative, arcade style, tower defense game you can build your own maze using specialty blocks and defend your Starbase against spaceships and ground troops that can blow up parts of your defenses.
Why similar: Strategy 44.9%, Action 19.6%, Tower Defense 17.8%, Indie 17.6%
- #15 M.A.C.E. Tower Defense
84% matchMostly Positive70% of 61 reviews2017
Dev: EntwicklerX
Windows
M.A.C.E. Tower Defense is a classic tower defense game with unique towers and enemies and an ingame shop system for getting better towers, upgrade existing towers and buy special items.
Why similar: Strategy 36.3%, Tower Defense 34.4%, Action 15.9%, Indie 13.4%
- #16 Ninja Cats vs Samurai Dogs
85% matchMixed61% of 38 reviews2014
Dev: Eutechnyx
Windows
TIGA award nominated Ninja Cats vs Samurai Dogs combines the addictiveness of a tower defence game with the depth and tactical variety of a Real Time Strategy title. Choose your side in a fast paced and frenetic battle for canine or feline supremacy!Leading an army of Ninja Cats or Samurai Dogs has never felt so compelling!
Why similar: Strategy 45.4%, Tower Defense 39.9%, Indie 14.7%
- #17 Voronium - Locust Sols
81% matchPositive84% of 49 reviews2018
Dev: Gamalocus Studios
Windows
Voronium takes place on a planet far away. Mankind has discovered Voronium which became it's ultimate energy source. Your job is to protect the Voronium mining operation at all cost, building defensive structures and operating them simultaneously. On VR only.
Why similar: Strategy 38.5%, Tower Defense 24.5%, Indie 19%, Action 17.9%
- #18 Foresight
83% matchPositive80% of 46 reviews2014
Dev: Strides Interactive Game Studio
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Redefining Strategy in RTS with Foresight.Win epic battles with wits, not dexterity. Foresight automates typical logistic chores for you reasonably so that you can focus on the battle instead. Create your armada and destroy your enemies with strategy!
Why similar: Strategy 77.4%, Indie 22.6%
- #19 Spoids
82% matchMostly Positive72% of 115 reviews2017
Dev: AirWave GamesPub: BindleBot
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Spoids is a challenging throwback to the original brand of tower defense games. Command the Remote Defense Space Station and respond to distress calls of those who are being attacked by the invaders. Travel from planet to planet using your powerful arsenal to hold back the Spoids.
Why similar: Strategy 37.4%, Tower Defense 35.1%, Indie 14.7%, Action 12.9%
- #20 Shad'O
82% matchMixed55% of 127 reviews2012
Dev: Okugi StudioPub: Okugi Sudio
Windows
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 68%
In this uniqueTower Defense you will travel through William’s mind in a colored and dreamlike universe.
Why similar: Tower Defense 48.1%, Strategy 28.3%, Indie 13%, Action 10.6%
- #21 Anomaly Defenders
80% matchMostly Positive77% of 676 reviews2014
Dev: 11 bit studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Anomaly Defenders is the closing installment of the Anomaly series. The original incarnation of the Tower Offense sub-genre had players controlling humans fighting alien invaders. Now, the tables have turned. The human counterattack is underway and the alien homeworld is under threat.
Why similar: Tower Defense 47.5%, Strategy 31.9%, Action 11.5%, Indie 9.2%
- #22 Island Defense
81% matchMixed53% of 121 reviews2015
Dev: Stereo7 Games
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 99%
Get ready for modern battles! Defend your islands against evil invaders in jungles! Your team will consist of modern snipers, gunners, rockets, ice towers and other great things. A deep conflict has been brewing between you and the evil invaders. Fight to protect your freedom and liberty.
Why similar: Tower Defense 41.7%, Strategy 37.4%, Action 10.9%, Indie 9.9%
- #23 Anomaly Korea
79% matchMostly Positive78% of 792 reviews2013
Dev: 11 bit studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Exclusively brought to Steam for PC, Mac and Linux in Anomaly Bundle, Anomaly Korea is an expansion campaign to Anomaly Warzone Earth. The alien robots are back and this time they’ve got Korea in their sights. It’s your job to lead a squad into fierce fire-fights and fend off the alien invasion.
Why similar: Strategy 47.5%, Tower Defense 30.3%, Action 17.1%, Indie 5.1%
- #24 Soulcaster: Part I & II
78% matchVery Positive86% of 56 reviews2016
Dev: MagicalTimeBean
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Take control of a squadron of epic summons in this unique take on dungeon crawling!
Why similar: Strategy 38.4%, Tower Defense 28.7%, Action 17.3%, Indie 15.5%
- #25 Lethal Laser
77% matchPositive82% of 38 reviews2017
Dev: DigiFeather
Windows · Mac
《Lethal Laser》 is a directional laser based tower defense game. No bullet/arrow shooting nor warrior producing, just pure laser. Laser reflection, split, color separation, color combine, play it with strategy you never seen in TD games.
Why similar: Strategy 48%, Tower Defense 33.1%, Indie 18.9%
- #26 Rabbit Island
78% matchMixed66% of 41 reviews2016
Dev: Serhii Vitukhin
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 98%
We invite you to join a trip to little islands of jolly forms. We will be thankful to you, the great strategist, if you help us to get rid of gluttonous rabbits.
Why similar: Strategy 47.5%, Tower Defense 34.4%, Indie 18.1%
- #27 Age of Steel: Recharge
77% matchMixed76% of 334 reviews2016
Dev: Quaint Emerald
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 96%
"Age of Steel: Recharge" is a 2D strategy with a view from the side. You're taking the role of commander, who was entrusted the management of the military base. Your mission is to defend a base from the waves of enemies at any price.
Why similar: Strategy 46.8%, Tower Defense 24.1%, Action 15.9%, Indie 13.2%
- #28 Project Hastur
74% matchPositive89% of 18 reviews2019
Dev: Polymorphic Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Defend humanity against the ever changing threat of the alien Proteans. Project Hastur combines elements of 3D tower defense and real-time strategy with models of biological evolution to create a uniquely challenging experience.
Why similar: Strategy 49.5%, Tower Defense 31%, Indie 19.5%
- #29 Bots Rush
75% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2018
Dev: Ponomarev Denis
Windows
Bots Rush is a unique mix of Tower Defense and logistic puzzle. You will find a set of interesting and complicated game levels, original enemies. Your task is simply to build a network of roads to deliver resources to factories and ammo to towers. Sounds easy, right? Lets check this out.
Why similar: Strategy 42.6%, Tower Defense 41.4%, Indie 16%
- #30 Sleep Tight
73% matchVery Positive87% of 69 reviews2018
Dev: We Are Fuzzy
Windows
Sleep Tight is an adrenaline pumping arcade-style, twin-stick shooter with base-building elements and wrapped in blankets of nostalgia. Construct your strongest pillow fort during the day to defend your bedroom from endless hordes of monsters each night.
Why similar: Strategy 37%, Tower Defense 30.4%, Action 17.4%, Indie 15.2%
- #31 Saranity
71% matchPositive93% of 15 reviews2020
Dev: 13TH Division
Windows
Saranity a 3rd person game, mixing elements from multiple genres into 1 game. Featuring Single player, COOP and Versus game modes playing with or against your friends. Action and Gameplay is what counts. Can you holdout longer than your friends while sending boss units and go in PVP style.
Why similar: Strategy 47.7%, Action 21.5%, Indie 18.5%, Tower Defense 12.3%
- #32 Anomaly 2
76% matchMostly Positive79% of 1,055 reviews2013
Dev: 11 bit studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Anomaly 2 is a sequel to the critically acclaimed Anomaly Warzone Earth. Maintaining the core elements of the original, Anomaly 2 adds plenty of new features: unit morphing, over million tactical combinations, post-apo world and tower defense vs tower offense multiplayer mode.
Why similar: Strategy 39.6%, Tower Defense 36.8%, Action 12.6%, Indie 11%
- #33 Cubetractor
76% matchMostly Positive74% of 480 reviews2013
Dev: Ludochip
Windows · Mac
Median: 12 minMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 19%
WINNER: IGF China award for BEST GAME!Cubetractor is a neo-retroesque action-strategy-puzzle hybrid where you defeat enemies through an unconventional cube-pulling, turret-buildling mechanic. The game carries elements of a reverse tower defence and a grounded bullet-hell dodger to deliver a unique gameplay experience presented in a...
Why similar: Strategy 43.5%, Indie 19.5%, Tower Defense 19%, Action 18%
- #34 Dungeon Warfare 2
71% matchVery Positive90% of 1,138 reviews2018
Dev: Valsar
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 15.3 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Become a dungeon lord to defend your dungeons with the deadliest of traps and insidious contraptions against greedy adventurers and wannabe heroes.
Why similar: Tower Defense 43.2%, Strategy 42%, Indie 14.8%
- #35 Anomaly Warzone Earth Mobile Campaign
75% matchMostly Positive79% of 549 reviews2013
Dev: 11 bit studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Anomaly Warzone Earth Mobile Campaign continues Steam's Anomaly Warzone Earth in an extra 15-level campaign. Originally released on mobile devices, the campaign is brought to Steam for PC, Mac and Linux exclusively in Anomaly Bundle. AWE Mobile Campaign turns tower defense on its head.
Why similar: Strategy 47.6%, Tower Defense 29.4%, Action 19.2%, Indie 3.8%
- #36 One More Night
74% matchMostly Positive78% of 32 reviews2016
Dev: Big Red Planet
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Grab up to 3 friends to fortify a graveyard camp and hold off hordes of undead using tons of weapons and buildings!
Why similar: Strategy 42.6%, Tower Defense 20.5%, Action 19.7%, Indie 17.1%
- #37 Galactic Tower Defense
72% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2019
Dev: Prefix Wiz
Windows
Galactic Tower Defense has a different take on the Tower Defense genre. Place towers anywhere to gain a strategic advantage. Choose multiple tower upgrades to maximize your offensive and defensive capabilities.
Why similar: Tower Defense 36.1%, Strategy 33.8%, Action 16.8%, Indie 13.3%
- #38 Defense of the Fantasy Robots
73% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2018
Dev: Tulaboev Ikhvolbek
Windows
Defense of the Fantasy Robots is a Tower-Defense game that focuses on tactical and strategical depth.
Why similar: Strategy 50.6%, Tower Defense 29.5%, Indie 19.9%
- #39 Crumbled World
73% match8 user reviews50% of 8 reviews2016
Dev: Clone Corps
Windows · Linux
Crumbled World is a tower defense game where you're tasked to create a maze of defensive structures with the purpose to defend the world crystal. The world crystal is what keeps the world from further collapsing into darkness and without it no hope exists.
Why similar: Tower Defense 45.6%, Strategy 39.1%, Indie 15.3%
- #40 SolSeraph
69% matchMixed51% of 103 reviews2019
Dev: ACE TeamPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Build your cities and set up defensive structures to protect them from the constant threat of monsters. Brought to you by ACE Team, SolSeraph combines action and strategy for a rich gameplay experience reminiscent of the 16-bit era.
Why similar: Strategy 53.9%, Action 24.9%, Tower Defense 21.2%
- #41 Paws 'n Claws VR
71% match7 user reviews71% of 7 reviews2018
Dev: Go-Ah! Games
Windows
Paws 'n Claws VR is a fast-paced tower defense game in which you, a loyal combat dog, use a variety of wacky weapons to stop cats from invading your owner’s home!
Why similar: Strategy 40.4%, Tower Defense 24.4%, Action 18.8%, Indie 16.4%
- #42 Opie: The Defender
62% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Mythra Tech
Windows
Be first to conquer Old Kingdom's deserted islands; build your base, search treasures and secrets in its ruins. Research and craft new weapons to help you fight creatures and mysteries of the old kingdom. Defend against viking invaders by building defense towers and recruit mercenary soldiers.
Why similar: Strategy 37%, Tower Defense 31.8%, Action 16.7%, Indie 14.5%
- #43 Poöf
72% matchMostly Positive76% of 246 reviews2013
Dev: ArkedoPub: Neko Entertainment
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Poöf has been tricked by accepting a golden laying kitten. But the precious kitty makes all the greedy monsters envious. Survive waves of monsters trying to steal your revenue!Poöf vs the cursed kitty is a mix between tower defense, and platforming action, a game focused on hardcore gameplay, tight controls and choices, inspired by games...
Why similar: Strategy 34.7%, Tower Defense 33.5%, Action 16.8%, Indie 15%
- #44 Anomaly: Warzone Earth
70% matchVery Positive87% of 4,668 reviews2011
Dev: 11 bit studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 11.0 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Lead an armored squad through the perils of this reversed tower defense action-strategy game!
Why similar: Strategy 43.7%, Tower Defense 36.9%, Indie 9.8%, Action 9.7%
- #45 HarmonyTD
69% match8 user reviews75% of 8 reviews2018
Dev: FunArouGames
Windows
Harmony TD is a competitive multiplayer 3D Tower Defense game. You control a builder and you have to defend the city against waves of bad mana minions. Are you ready ?
Why similar: Strategy 45.1%, Tower Defense 37.1%, Indie 17.7%
- #46 Beautiful Lands
60% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: Soomka Games
Windows
Uninvited guests have invaded your lands. Stop them! Place traps, use explosives, place spikes and magic spheres to fight the enemy. Where to get resources, you ask?
Why similar: Strategy 40.5%, Tower Defense 36.3%, Action 17.3%, Indie 5.9%
- #47 Space Adventure TD
69% match2 user reviews0% of 2 reviews2019
Dev: Raphael B.
Windows
A Tower Defense game made in the best tradition with 35 unique towers, 70 upgrades and 8 biomes. A 20 level campaign and 2 challenge levels for now, with more to come! Made by an indie developper.
Why similar: Strategy 54.2%, Tower Defense 38.7%, Indie 7.1%
- #48 Fantasy Realm TD
67% match6 user reviews33% of 6 reviews2019
Dev: Gyro-Games Inc.
Windows
Try tower defense with many towers & defense strategies! TD game from TD players
Why similar: Strategy 54.3%, Tower Defense 23.9%, Indie 21.7%
- #49 Moot District
67% matchMostly Negative36% of 22 reviews2019
Dev: BratAndronikPub: Uberbax Gaming
Windows
Build and defend! Make Moot District yours!
Why similar: Tower Defense 42.4%, Strategy 30.7%, Action 14.8%, Indie 12.1%
- #50 Cubemen 2
70% matchMixed68% of 231 reviews2013
Dev: 3 Sprockets
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Cubemen 2 is a fast paced, action packed, original 3D Strategy game where you use your little Cubemen units to defend and attack enemies in a range of awesome game modes including CTF, Skirmish, Territory and more.
Why similar: Tower Defense 45.8%, Strategy 38.3%, Indie 15.9%
- #51 Warring States
65% matchMostly Positive77% of 105 reviews2018
Dev: polynation games ltd
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 7.3 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Warring States : Tactics is a turn-based battle strategy game set during the Warring States period of Ancient China. The Warring States period is one of turmoil in China, where various feudal states struggle for control of all of China.
Why similar: Strategy 74%, Indie 26%
- #52 Defense Zone
68% matchVery Positive83% of 83 reviews2014
Dev: Artem Kotov
Windows · Mac · Linux
Stunning detail of levels, in-depth gameplay, finely tuned balance of all levels and turrets. During the game you will hold your defense with your turrets against the massive hordes of enemies.
Why similar: Tower Defense 53%, Strategy 34.9%, Indie 12.1%
- #53 Glory Kingdom
68% match5 user reviews40% of 5 reviews2016
Dev: Matthew RobinsonPub: Simply Squared
Windows
Prepare for a new tower defence, with a classic low poly style. Challenge many savage enemies, warriors, and monsters. Travel across your Kingdoms, to numerous environments where you take up the quest to protect your Kingdom.
Why similar: Tower Defense 39.4%, Strategy 33.8%, Action 14%, Indie 12.7%
- #54 Magic Quest
67% matchMixed66% of 56 reviews2016
Dev: Stereo7 Games
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 99%
Magic Quest is a tower defense game with towers, mighty enemies, bosses and heroes with unique abilities.
Why similar: Tower Defense 42%, Strategy 38.3%, Action 10.6%, Indie 9.2%